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Cosmetic Surgery Nightmare: Aussie Mom's Vietnam Trip Turns Deadly
7 Jan
Summary
- Mother-of-three suffered severe complications after cosmetic surgery in Vietnam.
- She spent two weeks in a coma and required a $125,000 medical evacuation.
- Family holiday turned into a nightmare, but support has been overwhelming.
A planned family holiday across Southeast Asia became a harrowing experience for an Australian mother following cosmetic surgery in Vietnam. The 33-year-old underwent rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty procedures in Da Nang but was found unresponsive by her husband hours after discharge. Her organs began to shut down, leading to two weeks in a coma and further surgeries due to pneumonia and sepsis.
The critical situation necessitated a $125,000 air ambulance to bring her back to Australia. Language barriers and escalating medical expenses added immense stress to her family during this difficult time. Thankfully, doctors determined that returning home was her best chance for survival.
Now awake and recovering in intensive care, the mother-of-three faces a long road ahead. Her family expressed gratitude for the Vietnamese medical staff who saved her life and for the significant support from the Australian public, who raised over $60,000 towards her medical expenses.
